Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & Process Improvement

Samtec; Penang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMTEC, Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to provide first level support to contract manufacturer operation teams, troubleshooting processes, equipment, and product issues in real time.

You will support new product introductions and transfers for Optics and HDR products, review documentation, qualify processes and equipment, and ensure adherence to Samtec control plans. Travel about 30%+, collaborate across operations, engineering, and suppliers, and drive data-driven improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing and process engineering.
• Experience with tooling/equipment design and CAD (SolidWorks).
• Strong problem-solving using data analysis, DOE, and root cause methods.
• Able to travel regularly to supplier and contract manufacturer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level engineering support to contract manufacturers to troubleshoot real-time issues.
• Support new product introductions and transfers including documentation review and qualifications.
• Ensure adherence to control plans and coordinate process changes with Samtec and manufacturers.
• Review process and yield data, identify trends, and initiate corrective actions.
• Design and support tooling and equipment using CAD tools.
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and work instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Process Eng

DOE

Data Analysis

Root Cause

SolidWorks

Cross-functional

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Eng / Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

SAMTEC, Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to provide first level support to contract manufacturer operation teams, troubleshooting processes, equipment, and product issues in real time.

You will support new product introductions and transfers for Optics and HDR products, review documentation, qualify processes and equipment, and ensure adherence to Samtec control plans. Travel about 30%+, collaborate across operations, engineering, and suppliers, and drive data-driven improvements